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The Carers’ Resource provides factsheets on a wide range of caring and carer related issues. We hold the Information Standard, and as a result of this we guarantee that the information we provide in our factsheets is

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1 AP 11.18 Advance planning for medical treatment and care It’s natural to be concerned about what the future holds. What would happen if we were unable to make decisions because of an illness or accident? Living wills, advance directives, advance statements, advance decisions - all describe documents which could…

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1 AHH 11.18 Arranging help at home (domiciliary care) Many carers are often faced with the task of finding services to provide extra help at home. Before making any arrangements it is advisable to contact Health and Adult Social Care. This is an opportunity to discuss the help you need…

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1 CW 1.19 Caring and working For many carers, trying to do a paid job whilst managing their caring role can become complicated and stressful and they may consider giving up work is the only solution. This factsheet outlines some of the factors which carers might consider in order to…

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1 CFY 2.19 Caring for you Looking after yourself when you are a carer Most carers would agree – caring can be hard work, both mentally and physically. Sometimes everything seems to focus on the person you are caring for and it can be easy to ignore your own needs…

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1 CCB 6.19 Changing circumstances and your benefits When hospital or care home stays can affect benefits When circumstances change because of a stay in hospital or a care home any benefits you, or the person you are caring for receive , may be affected. You must tell whoever pays…

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1 CCH (B&A) 6.19 ont Choosing a care home Moving into a care home will always involve some degree of stress and it’s best to plan ahead, if you have the opportunity to do so. Making a choice will be easier if there’s time to consider what you or your…

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1 HFA 10.18 Helping someone to manage their financial affairs The person you are caring for may need help in various ways to manage their financial affairs. The nature of their illness will of course dictate the sort of help they need. A person who is frail or ill may…

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1 IIFM 11.18 Is it free for me? If you’re out and about with someone who relies on your help because of their disability or illness, it’s worth considering the many venues and travel companies which offer free or concessionary rates for carers. All sorts of places offer concessions but…